Asparagus with Vegan Hollandaise Sauce

20 min

Recipe and image from Jazzy Vegetarian Classics: Vegan Twists on American Family Favorites by Laura Theodore. Reprinted with permissions by the publisher, BenBella Books.

20 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch asparagus (trimmed)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 8 ounces soft silken or regular tofu (drained (see post above for soy-free option))
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fit a steamer basket into a medium sauce pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add 2 inches of cold water, then add asparagus. Cover and bring to a boil. Steam the asparagus for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.

  2. 2

    Meantime, put the lemon juice, tofu, turmeric, and salt in a blender and process until smooth. Transfer to a small sauce pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until heated through.

  3. 3

    To serve, arrange the hot asparagus on a serving platter and pour the sauce over top.

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